Topping off a day at Pound House

Children at the Pound
House Childrens Center celebrated spring by making and decorating their
own hats out of papier mache. The hats were displayed at the Michigan
Union for an art show, then returned to their owners, who graciously consented
to model their creations for our readers. Above, Ashley Bishel (front),
Marcos Sanchez, Sten Hulleberg and Katherin Li in the middle row, Rachel
Obstfeld and You-Kyung Nam in the back row, proudly show off their handmade headgear.
The hats are one of many art projects children ages 35 accomplish
during the art exploration projects at the center.
These were made during a week-long project by forming the papier mache
over bowls and drying the product, then decorating with cards, flowers and
other collage materials. Photo by Bob Kalmbach

Snap shots

The Regents recognized Vice President for Student Affairs Maureen
Hartfords contributions to
the University with a resolution at their May meeting. Hartford (at left, with
Regent Andrea Fischer Newman) will become the first female president of
Meredith College, the largest private womens college in the Southeast.

'Vice President Hartford has provided insightful and visionary
leadership to the Division of Student Affairs and discerning counsel to the
Regents and three presidents, the resolution stated. 'Shortly
after
arriving in Ann Arbor in 1992, Vice President Hartford gamely immersed
herself in campus life by moving into a residence hall for a week,
surviving leaking pipes and a small fire. 'Vice President Hartford
displayed fortitude, calmness
and personal warmth that have characterized her relationship with students,
colleagues
and Regents throughout her tenure.

While here, Hartford launched Welcome Week; promoted community service
and leadership through the Center for Learning through Community Service and
Michigan Leadership; expanded the Program on Intergroup Relations, Conflict and
Community; and expanded living-learning activities in the residence halls. She
also, the resolution stated, 'took on the considerable challenge of
creating a student code of conduct and a cohesive policy on alcohol and
other drugs. Photo by Paul Jaronski, Photo Services

'Natural
Impressions, an exhibition of award-winning nature photography by
Priscilla H. Connell, will be on display 8 a.m.5 p.m. June 1221
in the Rackham Gallery. 'Royal Poinciana (above) one of the
photographs featured in the exhibit, recently was distributed as a
commemorative stamp by the U.S. Postal Service. The exhibit is sponsored by
the Department
of Biology and LS&A.